Launer London, a handbag brand appointed purveyor to the British royal family, joins British Fair 2026 at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka. The fair's first half runs from October 7 (Wed) to October 12 (Mon, holiday), 2026, and Launer London appears at Celebration Square during the first half only.
The booth presents a number of the collections the late Queen Elizabeth II loved and takes orders for the QE II model, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of her birth. Leather small goods such as wallets, which also make good gifts, are available in a variety of colors.
About Launer London
Launer London is a handbag brand that was appointed purveyor to the British royal family in the 1960s. The brand keeps to a style in which craftspeople at a factory in Britain complete every step of the process by hand, and it has long been favored by the royal family.
Featured Items at British Fair 2026
QE II Series
The new QE II series reinterprets the brand's signature rope emblem in a special design for the 100th anniversary. Delicate plating and small crystals give the pieces a restrained sense of luxury. The design reflects what Launer London calls "quiet, understated luxury."
Eleanor
Eleanor is a refined double-handle day bag that has been loved across the years. It is the model Queen Elizabeth II actually carried at the wedding of the Prince and Princess of Wales (Prince William and Princess Catherine) in 2011.
In the commemorative edition, the emblem can be chosen in gold or silver plating set with shining crystals. In addition to hardware in the same color as the emblem, the inside features an embossed commemorative plate.
Traviata
Traviata is the icon bag of Launer London and the model that represents the brand's history and its deep ties with the British royal family. Its neat square form and hardware with the rope motif give it a classic design with a timeless beauty that does not depend on trends.
Skilled craftspeople make each bag one by one at a workshop in Walsall, England, giving it the elegance of refined leather together with high durability.
Eleanor Available Early Online
Orders for Eleanor have already started at the Hankyu Department Store online store, ahead of the fair.
Hankyu Department Store online store: Launer London sales page
Other Leather Items
Many other leather items, including handbags, wallets, and coin cases, are also on offer. For details such as prices and the order period, please ask the staff at the venue.
Event Overview
British Fair 2026 at Hankyu Umeda Main Store
- First half: October 7 (Wed) to 12 (Mon, holiday), 2026
- Second half: October 14 (Wed) to 19 (Mon), 2026
- Launer London exhibits in the first half only.
- There is no special invitation day this year.
- The venue closes at 5:00 PM on the final day of the first half (October 12) and the final day of the second half (October 19).
- The venue is closed all day on October 13 (Tue) for changeover.
Venue: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9F Event Space, Celebration Square, Hankyu Umeda Gallery, and Art Stage
Address: 8-7 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8350
- Some products are made in, or use materials from, countries or regions other than the UK.
- Exhibits, shops, and visits to Japan may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Images are for illustration purposes.
